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Sony has finally provided a Blu-Ray DVD player for dedicated Sony users. But, you need to update the software?! Having read several Amazon reviews, I went to the website before receiving the delivery and closely reviewed the update procedures. Sony "highly recommends" updating using the online procedure, but I downloaded the Windows version in case I needed it. The file was a zip file of 122.89 MB; the unzipped file was the same. Opening the product's box, I carefully setup the DVD player (physically), had my wireless password in hand, and started up the new machine. From one of the reviews, I was concerned about the apps. When I started one, I was sent into the updating process. There were two successive cycles: the first was so quick I missed the screen's content, but the second listed "104,874 kb" during a five minute process. Using Netflix and Amazon apps (after identifying myself), the picture appeared unfaded, and - at or near - the tv's highest resolution - unlike the Roku. Playing several standard DVDs, I found the picture to be quite pleasing. In both cases, the consistency and quality of the picture made me a happy Sony user. The interface at HOME is not quite user-friendly. However, Sony has moved forward in this area. The quality of the DVD machine is exemplary and I highly recommend it, especially for those who have a considerable non-Blu-Ray library.